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Which type of Amsoil 10W-40 for a 2011 RT-S?
OK Don't slap me. I tried to search but couldn't find the information I needed. Which type Amsoil 10-40 do I need for 2011 Can Am RT-S. I see a Metric Oil or regular oil. Thanks for your help.
Leon
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 01-13-2024 at 07:16 PM.
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Metric oil for foreign made machines and regular oil for domestic made machines, I guess.
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I use Amsoil 20/50 for my 1330 cc works great 9300 miles between changes
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Metric is for the wet clutch!!
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OK! I appreciate all of the responses. I am not being smart, just dumb. I still have not had an answer whether I should use motorcycle metric or regular Amsoil 10-40. HELP!
Thanks, Leon
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Originally Posted by Leaping1
OK! I appreciate all of the responses. I am not being smart, just dumb. I still have not had an answer whether I should use motorcycle metric or regular Amsoil 10-40. HELP!
Thanks, Leon
Motorcycle Metric has the right specs for the 1330
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Originally Posted by Leaping1
OK! I appreciate all of the responses. I am not being smart, just dumb. I still have not had an answer whether I should use motorcycle metric or regular Amsoil 10-40. HELP!
Thanks, Leon
Hey Leon. Right from the Amsoil on-line store. The Metric.
https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/motorc...dster-se5/998/
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Originally Posted by Snowbelt Spyder
That still doesn't answer Leon's question. Try talking directly to Amsoil at "Product Support Call (715) 399-TECH (8324)," it's a free call. Let us know what they say.
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Originally Posted by 2dogs
That still doesn't answer Leon's question. Try talking directly to Amsoil at "Product Support Call (715) 399-TECH (8324)," it's a free call. Let us know what they say.
Dude. Read the whole page. He asked if he needed the regular or metric oil. The link takes you right to the page for the 2011 Spyder RT with 998 engine. Specifies Synthetic Metric. Says Metric right on the bottle. Crikey! What more do you want?
Last edited by Snowbelt Spyder; 01-14-2024 at 04:22 PM.
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Originally Posted by Snowbelt Spyder
Dude. Read the whole page. He asked if he needed the regular or metric oil. The link takes you right to the page for the 2011 Spyder RT with 998 engine. Specifies Synthetic Metric. Says Metric right on the bottle. Crikey! What more do you want?
Yep dude, you're right but it doesn't say why. Is the difference in the oil or is it just the label?
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Originally Posted by 2dogs
Yep dude, you're right but it doesn't say why. Is the difference in the oil or is it just the label?
Well, friend. It's kinda like this...What difference does it make? Leon never asked "why". He asked "which one". He's been given the answer to that question accurately and with references, direct from the manufacturer. If YOU want to know why, then you can call Product Support. You have the number.
If you search the main Amsoil company website under 10W-40 for 4-stroke Powersports, you end up with 5 choices, but only one fits the Spyder application. If you search the store by Make, Model, and Year, all roads lead to the Synthetic Metric for the Can Am Spyder. Their "regular" 10W-40 is JASO MA rated, and stated to be suitable for a wet clutch. But their recommended Synthetic Metric oil for the Spyder is JASO MA/MA2 rated. Maybe either one will be suitable, but why not just go with their recommendation and eliminate the guesswork? The Spyder is metric, after all, and it's only 50 cents difference.
I just use XPS oil. But, that's just me.
At this point, just stop digging and let it go. Leon has his answer, and he can decide.
Last edited by Snowbelt Spyder; 01-14-2024 at 07:56 PM.
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